Go with the Flow
#1 in Go with the Flow Series
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What’s inside...
Good friends help you go with the flow. Best friends help you start a revolution. Sophomores Abby, Brit, Christine, and Sasha are fed up with the lack of menstrual products and support at Hazelton High. They confront an administration that prioritizes football over female health and start a menstruation revolution. As they navigate their personal lives and try to effect change, their friendship is tested when one of the girls goes rogue. They must learn to work together to raise each other up and stand their ground while raising bloody hell.
Character compass
Sasha
Abby
Brit
Christine
Discussion points
What emotions did you feel when the river started to change, and how can we help maintain the health of our rivers?
Why do you think the characters worked together, and how important is teamwork in accomplishing big tasks?
How do the animals in the story depend on the river, and why should we care about protecting our environment?
What are some ways we can save water every day after reading about the river's challenges in the book?
How did the community respond to the river's changes, and what can we learn from their actions?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to highlight the emotional changes in the story, making the environmental impact more relatable for the child.
Encourage the child to imagine they are part of the story and ask how they would help solve the river's problem.
After reading the book, take a walk to a nearby river or park, relating real-world environmental elements to those found in the story.
Create a small project, like a water-conservation poster, to help them apply the book's lessons to everyday life.
Discuss the importance of teamwork as shown in the book and relate it to family or school scenarios to reinforce the lesson.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: In 'Go with the Flow', the characters work together to address the issue of their school's inadequate menstrual supplies. Their collaboration highlights how teamwork can lead to solving common problems.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in group activities at school or in the community, learning to collaborate and value everyone's input to achieve a common goal.
Example Lesson: Advocacy and raising awareness
Explanation: The protagonists in the story take a stand for menstruation rights, showing the power of using one's voice to bring about change and challenge the status quo.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to speak up about issues they care about in their surroundings, be it at home, school, or among friends, fostering a sense of responsibility and empowerment.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: As the story unfolds, the characters learn about each other’s different experiences and challenges with menstruation, promoting a culture of understanding and support.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be more empathetic and supportive of their peers' different life experiences, which enhances social harmony and personal growth.
Example Lesson: Importance of education and information
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters seek and disseminate information about menstruation, showing the importance of being informed and educating others.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to seek knowledge actively and share information, leading to more informed choices and encouraging a lifelong love for learning.